Won't shift into third at high RPM
07-03-2011, 09:17 PM
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Won't shift into third at high RPM I think I already know the answer to this is drill mod and/or new master cylinder, but regardless could use some input.
When I go WOT I hit the 1-2 shift fine. But when it comes to the 2-3, it just won't go into gear. As in the stick just won't go there. Also, of the 3 times this has happened, the clutch pedal will then stick real close to the floor. I have to pull it back up manually and then all is well.
During normal driving, the car shifts fine...no grinding or difficulty going into gear. I hear some drivetrain noise, but nothing out of the ordinary from what I understand, especially with a short stick.
I recently bought the car and I know it has a new clutch, but I have no idea if the hydraulics were done. I've only owned cable clutch cars in the past so this is a new game to me. What's my first step in resolving this?
When I go WOT I hit the 1-2 shift fine. But when it comes to the 2-3, it just won't go into gear. As in the stick just won't go there. Also, of the 3 times this has happened, the clutch pedal will then stick real close to the floor. I have to pull it back up manually and then all is well.
During normal driving, the car shifts fine...no grinding or difficulty going into gear. I hear some drivetrain noise, but nothing out of the ordinary from what I understand, especially with a short stick.
I recently bought the car and I know it has a new clutch, but I have no idea if the hydraulics were done. I've only owned cable clutch cars in the past so this is a new game to me. What's my first step in resolving this?
07-04-2011, 06:02 AM
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The drill mod is a bandaid, but, at least for me, has mosly worked. It's also free, so a nice place to start. Before the drill mod, I often could not get into 3rd after a particular slow turn on a road course. After, it has still happened, but quite rarely. It makes a difference.
I'm sure you will here many pluses for the Tick MC. It's on my to-do list, but I'll probably wait for a tranny upgrade.
BobP
I'm sure you will here many pluses for the Tick MC. It's on my to-do list, but I'll probably wait for a tranny upgrade.
BobP
07-04-2011, 04:36 PM
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Thanks for the input. I wasn't able to get under the car today, so I went ahead and used the drain and fill method in the sticky to clean out the clutch fluid. The fluid was very dark, so I'm hoping this will improve things. I still need to run some more fluid through to make it perfectly clear, but it looks much, much better. I feel like I'm I'm gonna do the drill mod, then I might as well do the master solve the problem long term. We'll see if it comes to that.
